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The aircraft, an Airbus A321, powered down the runway as the pilots remained nonchalant about the approaching flock of birds. As they continued the takeoff roll, both pilots noted the presence of birds, yet chose not to reject the takeoff—a decision that would soon lead to dire consequences.
Without warning, shortly after liftoff, both engines ingested multiple seagulls, resulting in catastrophic damage. The left engine sustained critical injuries, essentially abandoning its thrust, while the right engine began to fail due to bird-induced damage.